US Bridges

Fireside DR over Prairie Creek Tributary

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of ST Augustin · Structure no. 1805709F4040002

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,384
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fireside DR over Prairie Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Fireside DR over Prairie Creek Tributary in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,384 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFireside DR
CrossesPrairie Creek Tributary
Location0.5 MI W of ST Augustin
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69794, -96.6625
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,384 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fireside DR over Prairie Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fireside DR over Prairie Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Fireside DR over Prairie Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,384 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fireside DR over Prairie Creek Tributary?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fireside DR over Prairie Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.